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Crockpot Chuck Roast Tinga Tacos

Slow-Cooked Crockpot Chuck Roast Tinga Tacos You'll Love

Enjoy Crockpot Chuck Roast Tinga Tacos with tender beef and zesty toppings for a delicious dinner experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Meat
  • 3 lbs Chuck Roast Well-marbled for tenderness
  • 2 medium Yellow Onions Sliced
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Chipotle Chile Powder Adjust to spice preference
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tbsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 2 pcs Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Salted Butter
For the Tacos
  • 12 pcs Taco Shells (hard or soft) High-quality for best texture
  • 1 cup Cilantro Chopped for topping
  • 1 cup Green Onion Sliced for topping
  • 1 large Avocado Diced for topping
  • 1 cup Cotija Cheese Crumbled
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Mayo or Greek Yogurt Plain yogurt for healthier option
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro For sauce & topping
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Can be seeded or omitted
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice Fresh if possible
  • 1 tbsp Honey Can be swapped for agave syrup

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by slicing the yellow onions and arranging them evenly at the bottom of your Crockpot.
  2. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, chipotle chile powder, ground cumin, and salt to form a seasoning mix and rub it on the chuck roast.
  3. Place the seasoned chuck roast over the onions, pour the red enchilada sauce over it, and add the chipotle peppers and butter.
  4. Cover the Crockpot and cook on LOW for 5 hours or HIGH for 3 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
  5. Once tender, shred the beef using two forks and mix back into the juices.
  6. In a blender, combine mayo or yogurt, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, and honey to create the sauce.
  7. Warm taco shells and stuff them with shredded beef, drizzle with sauce, and top with cilantro, avocado, and cotija cheese.
  8. Serve the tacos with some of the braising liquid drizzled over them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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